Investing in Our Communities
This fund supports capital projects, special initiatives and community celebrations - allowing local arts, culture and amateur sport organizations to innovate and respond to emerging community needs, including those that are led by Indigenous, Francophone and ethnocultural communities.
Online funding applications open August 16, 2022. All eligible non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply.
To learn more please call 1-866-626-4862 or visit Manitoba.ca/ACSC
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And from there, started joining inter-school talent competitions, performing in events and concerts.” Balani will represent Canada at the World Championships of Performing Arts for the second time, in Anaheim, Calif. The annual event presented by Worldstars features singers, dancers, jugglers and other artists for the judges and audience experience. The international gathering is often called the “talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers, and the only event of kind held annually in the Hollywood area, entertainment capital the world. Griff O’Neil, competition CEO and a former executive the Universe Pageant, said in news release that, “Contestants from over countries expected to participate, vying for the gold plus prizes, cash and total of half a million dollars in scholarships. Thousands of people around the world will apply participate.” A popular highlight of the festivities is the spectacular opening ceremony, featuring a colourful Parade of Nations Disneyland. 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